09-14-2022, 02:05 PM | #1 |
Private First Class
98
Rep 126
Posts |
Tire PSI Question
With some sadness, I decided to swap my summer tire setup with all-season tires. I didn't want to get a second set and keep swapping the tires. Ok, call me lazy. I picked up ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus in sizes 265/40/21 and 295/35/21.
This is my DD and will not be tracking the car. What PSI are you running on the tires? Thank you in advance. |
09-14-2022, 03:54 PM | #2 |
Private First Class
64
Rep 187
Posts
Drives: BMW X3MC LCI
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: South Orange County
|
I am not sure if it changes because of the different sizes, but I've been running 32 PSI on stock-sized tires and it's been smooth and comfortable.
|
Appreciate
1
in2zion98.00 |
09-14-2022, 04:07 PM | #3 |
Lieutenant
644
Rep 496
Posts
Drives: 2020 BMW X3M
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Chicago (city of the corrupt)
|
I have the same DWS06+ tires and I'm at around 36 front and 43 rear. In the iDrive settings, you can make some adjustments based on tire type and max speed you plan to take the vehicle too. Under 100mph it'll suggest a certain psi. Over 100mph, the psi will need to be higher. I personally was at 33 psi all around at one point and didn't notice a difference in ride quality once I increased it.
|
Appreciate
1
in2zion98.00 |
09-15-2022, 05:40 AM | #5 | |
Private First Class
98
Rep 126
Posts |
Thank you for the info!
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-15-2022, 08:22 AM | #6 |
Private
61
Rep 69
Posts |
How are you guys able to run lower PSI without having the error light be on constantly. Very annoying. Even if I reset values, 32 PSI front has a constant warning light and error message pop up.
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-15-2022, 09:33 AM | #7 |
Lieutenant Colonel
1032
Rep 1,756
Posts
Drives: 22 X3MC MBB - C-17 Globemaster
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
|
Set it to custom or whatever, not summer/winter, otherwise yeah constant annoyance.
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-15-2022, 06:57 PM | #8 |
Major General
4913
Rep 8,108
Posts |
What tire inflation specs does BMW recommend in the owners manual? Every BMW I”ve owned always had a chart in the manual.
Or can you get this info from iDrive?
__________________
2015 F06 650ix Gran Coupe`(Moonstone/Cohiba Brown)| 2014 F15 X5 50i MSport (Space Gray/Mocha)
Become a BMW CCA member! Click HERE to join and feel free to use my BMW CCA member #191509 as a referral. |
Appreciate
0
|
09-15-2022, 11:19 PM | #9 |
Enlisted Member
17
Rep 43
Posts |
The manual list the following tire pressures;
< 100 33/38 > 100 38/44 I just switched to the Michelin PSAS and have been trying both and decided on the higher values as the better set up for those tires. This allows me to take several corners at the same speed I was with the stock Continentals. The benefit is the ride is smother than the Continentals. I also notice I use the M1 and M2 modes more than I did with the stock tires. |
Appreciate
0
|
09-17-2022, 01:39 AM | #10 |
Brigadier General
3862
Rep 4,377
Posts |
You guys must really like super soft cushy rides. I'm running 38 front & 40 rear since I rarely have company or cargo back there. This is with the PS4S 265/40 & 295/35 tire combo. I like things taught, sporty & responsive.
__________________
1998 E36 M3 - Totaled
2003 E39 M5 - Gone but not forgotten 2011 E90 335i M-Sport - Daily Driver 2017 F87 M2 - Sold & missed 2020 F97 X3 M Competition - Finally arrived /// |
Appreciate
1
Edgar_FriendlyX3M644.00 |
12-18-2022, 10:51 AM | #12 |
New Member
2
Rep 5
Posts |
I just got the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4's, switched over from the Pilot Sport 4S since I live in New England. They're the exact same sized tire, what should the optimum psi be?
Also do I have to do anything to recalibrate the tire pressure monitor or anything like that? |
Appreciate
0
|
12-18-2022, 11:05 AM | #13 |
Private First Class
207
Rep 139
Posts |
Also have Michelin Pilot Sport A/S’s in stock sizes on my X3M and I’m running stock recommended pressures—33 up front and 38 in back and don’t have any complaints
|
Appreciate
1
Marmugmotleocay1734.50 |
12-18-2022, 07:25 PM | #14 | |
Private First Class
98
Rep 126
Posts |
For clarification, did you purchased the stock sizes at 255/40/21 and 265/35/21? If so, most people agree to run at recommended psi by BMW - 33 front and 38 back.
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
1
xtlwulf36.50 |
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|